PAPER CALCULATOR
Roll Weights
Calculate the approximate weight of a roll of paper.
Use our Roll Weight Calculator to determine the approximate weight of a roll of paper. Simply fill in your individual data below, then click "Calculate".

Note: specify all dimensions in inches (using decimal fractions).


Input Variables
Paper Type:
Roll Width:   (in.)
Roll Diameter:   (in.)
Core Diameter:   (in.)

More Information

Example

Find the weight for a roll of C1S Cover paper with a roll width of 24.5", a roll diameter of 40", and a core diameter of 3.5".

Formula:
(Roll Width) × ( (Roll Diameter)² - (Core Diameter)² ) × Paper Type Factor = Roll Weight¹

¹Roll weight rounded to nearest pound

Equation:
24.5 × ( 40² - 3.5² ) × 0.025 = 972 lbs
Roll Weight Factors by Paper Type
Paper Type Paper Type Factor
Bond0.021
C1S Cover0.025
C1S Text0.031
C2S Freesheet Cover0.028
C2S Freesheet Text0.034
C2S Groundwood Text0.035
Newsprint0.018
Supercalendered0.033
Uncoated Freesheet Cover0.020
Uncoated Freesheet Text0.024
Bristol0.022
Tag / Index0.026